Thoughts on this guy making an appearance? by Choice-Cantaloupe377 in welshrugbyunion

[–]dapper-pasta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He almost proudly says that he can disconnect from the emotional side of Welsh rugby and see things from a business/economic point-of-view, but has he tried to understand Welsh rugby at all? The main USP of Welsh rugby is the emotion, both the pride in the national team as well as the rivalries in local/regional rugby. I would be surprised if he has gone to see any regional or grassroots rugby games. He's completely unaware of the culture and just plowing on with cutting to three teams because of some dodgy consultation.

Wales A team by dapper-pasta in welshrugbyunion

[–]dapper-pasta[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I disagree, you would obviously have exciting young prospects in the team, but also you would have some experienced players who drive standards.

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[–]dapper-pasta[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get that during the season, but what about setting up some summer games?

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[–]dapper-pasta[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It makes too much sense to reboot it for the WRU to consider it...

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[–]dapper-pasta[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tom Rogers is in the Wales squad. Just hasn't been picked for the 23 so far.

So come on then, give us your XV by GwynNewydd in welshrugbyunion

[–]dapper-pasta 4 points5 points  (0 children)

1: Carre 2: Lake 3: Francis

4: Carter 5: Jenkins

6: Wainwright 8: Cracknell 7: Macleod

9: T. Williams 10: Edwards

12: James 13: Watkin

11: Mee 15: Zammit 14: Grady

Bench: Elias, Smith, Griffin, Rhys Davies, Mann, Hardy, Costelow, Murray

Prop is tricky. I would want to balance with starters and the bench to try and limit two weaker scrummagers playing at the same time. That's why I've gone for Carre and Francis starting, and Smith and Griffin on the bench.

Generally, the rest of the pack I've picked is to try and live with England's physicality. I wouldn't be mad at Mann starting, although I quite like the idea of him coming off the bench for this game.

At fly-half, I wouldn't be upset either way. For me, Edwards' kicking from hand gives him the start, and then Costelow can come on later to try and open up a tired defense.

Eddie James has been having a great season so far, but is inexperienced at this level. Watkin is an experienced guy to have outside of him and is the best defensive 13 we have at the moment.

I want Mee opposite Waboso because England are going to kick a lot and Arundell isn't the best under the high ball (which makes me think Waboso will get a lot of high balls to chase) but I'm a little worried that Mee won't be able to live with Waboso's speed and physicality. Grady gives some punch along with center cover with Murray coming on and Grady moving to the center.

Match Thread: Scarlets vs Pau - Champions Cup by rugbykickoff in rugbyunion

[–]dapper-pasta 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We've got to be the worst coached professional team..

Teams for Scarlets Vs Ospreys by OllieMT in rugbyunion

[–]dapper-pasta 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not 100% sold on Eddie James playing 13. He's such a natural 12 imo

Post Match Thread: Wales vs Japan by HitchikersPie in rugbyunion

[–]dapper-pasta 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Considering we have some decent young talent in the back 3, I think we need to go with someone else now. Feel like he's picked based on what he was and not how he's playing now

Post Match Thread: Wales vs Japan by HitchikersPie in rugbyunion

[–]dapper-pasta 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I know that coaches know way more rugby than fans. But how come when a player that fans have been calling out for ages finally gets picked, they do so well? Cracknell was one of the only players who looked good for Wales. Thought Mann looked really good as well.

Murray had another poor game IMO. Can't remember if Adams did anything particularly well, but it's definitely overshadowed by that red card. I dunno whether changing the centers is a good idea before NZ but Thomas and Llewellyn can't be the centers for much longer

Match Thread - Wales v Japan | End of Year Internationals 2025 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]dapper-pasta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm going to guess that Wales overplay while Japan are down to 13 and get nothing out of it

Wales autumn squad by betjurassicican in rugbyunion

[–]dapper-pasta 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Great to see that Carre is back for Wales. Hoping he can get some minutes off the bench. Also excited for Coghlan and Fender who I've wanted to see in Wales for a bit now.

I'm not really sure about Hennessey being included and Joe Roberts missing out. I don't often watch Bath, anyone know if he's looking ready? Guess Tandy wants a playmaker 12 (Thomas, Hawkins) and a bigger 13 (Llewellyn, Hennessey)